Ah, Cinnamon Sweet Alabama Pecan Bread! 🍞✨ This is a decadent, sweet, nutty quick bread that combines warm cinnamon flavor with buttery pecans—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with coffee or tea.
Overview
- Flavor profile: Sweet, cinnamon-spiced, buttery, with crunchy pecans
- Texture: Moist and tender with a slight crunch from pecans
- Occasion: Holidays, gift-giving, or any sweet breakfast treat
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or more if you like it strong)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar (can reduce slightly if you want less sweet)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup brown sugar for a swirl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Optional: For a cinnamon swirl, mix brown sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon and layer it in the middle of the batter.
- Pour batter into loaf pan. Top with extra pecans if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little milk or orange juice and drizzle over cooled bread for a sweet finish.
- Storage: Wrap tightly; stays moist for 3–4 days at room temperature, or freeze slices for longer.
đź’ˇ Serving idea: Toast a slice and spread a little butter for breakfast, or serve warm with coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
If you want, I can make a “super-cinnamon, ultra-moist Alabama Pecan Bread” version that’s practically bakery-quality and easy enough for beginners.
Do you want me to do that?
